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Dover, DE

Name: Dover, DE
Rating: 2.2

Population: 37,351

Key findings

Dover has a Livability Score of 58_/100, which is considered poor
Dover crime rates are 104% higher than the Delaware average
Cost of living in Dover is 7% lower than the Delaware average
Dover real estate prices are 26% lower than the Delaware average
Rental prices in Dover are 5% lower than the Delaware average

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What do the locals think about Dover?

25%Family friendly 75%Public transit is accessible 75%Walkable to grocery stores 50%Yards are well-kept 50%Lots of parks 75%Walkable to restaurants 25%Friendly neighbors 25%Safe at night 50%Pet friendly 75%Streets have sidewalks 25%A quiet area 50%Sense of community

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Dover Demographics

Population37,351 Median Age29.5 Have Kids (under 18)47%

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Top Rated Schools in Dover

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Major George S. Welch Elementary School	1 - 5	227	76%
Dover Air Force Base Middle School	6 - 8	111	75%
Star Hill Elementary School	1 - 5	437	65%
North Dover Elementary School	KG - 4	382	62%
Booker T. Washington Elementary School	KG - 4	299	62%
Campus Community School	KG - 8	417	54%
W. Reily Brown Elementary School	1 - 5	508	51%
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School	1 - 5	441	49%

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Dover Reviews

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Museum area is nice but there is nothing else.

Attractions5/10

Community1/10

Nightlife1/10

Dining2/10

Shopping1/10

I agree with the previous poster. This town has an extremely high amount of crime. I heard the stories about Dover when I lived in another state with the drugs, home invasions and other violent crime. I make sure the time in Dover is in the winter and daytime. Stay away from the city.

1 0

Would not live or work here.

Attractions4/10

Community1/10

Nightlife1/10

Dining1/10

Shopping1/10

I had previously worked in Dover. I would not recommend working or living in this area. The crime rate is off the charts. Their crime rate is 86% higher, than the rest of the country. That's almost double. Unbelievable..Dover police do their best, there's only so much crime they can prevent. Dover's crime rate is 80% higher than the rest of Delaware. Steer clear of this place. There is nothing to see or do, anyhow. Nothing worth risking my life over.There's plenty of much nicer places to live.

9 0

Living In Dover, Delaware

Attractions9/10

Community10/10

Nightlife8/10

Dining8/10

Shopping10/10

I have lived in Dover, Delaware for my whole life. I was born and raised there and I learned very valuable lifelong lessons from the people and the culture of my community. The friendly atmosphere and warm people make this a great place to not only live in but also to visit. People in Dover really seem to have positive attitudes and we are so friendly.

There are so many historical sites and attractions to explore in my Dover that you won't know where to begin. The rich history of the old buildings in downtown Dover are amazing. There is so much to see and learn for everyone who visits here. The city government is great in my opinion. They really seem to care about the citizens of the city and they are prompt about getting things done. We have tons of great restaurants to dine in and lots of stores for those who enjoy shopping like the Dover Mall. The Nascar raceway is one of the biggest attractions in Dover in June and in September and you should really check it out if you are here. I like the convenient area which makes traveling fast and easy.

3 -5

Source: The Dover, DE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).